The "Good Heart of Our People” is an engaging case study designed to challenge participants in making complex, value-driven decisions. The case presents eight candidates competing for a transformative opportunity, each with unique strengths, challenges, and needs.
The "Good Heart of Our People” is an engaging case study designed to challenge participants in making complex, value-driven decisions. The case presents eight candidates competing for a transformative opportunity, each with unique strengths, challenges, and needs.
The case study highlights the strategic decision-making process, the challenges faced, and the importance of board and executive alignment in successfully navigating the complex journey to IPO.
OVHcloud, a leading European cloud services provider founded by the Klaba family in 1999, launched an initial public offering (IPO) in 2021.
The case study highlights the strategic decision-making process, the challenges faced, and the importance of board and executive alignment in successfully navigating the complex journey to IPO.
OVHcloud, a leading European cloud services provider founded by the Klaba family in 1999, launched an initial public offering (IPO) in 2021.
Case B provides further insights into the complexities of preparing a technology company for an IPO, emphasizing the importance of leadership, strategic planning, and effective communication in navigating the transition from a private to a public company.
The case highlights how OVHcloud’s culture, organizational enhancements, and navigation of power dynamics enabled it to execute a successful IPO
Case B provides further insights into the complexities of preparing a technology company for an IPO, emphasizing the importance of leadership, strategic planning, and effective communication in navigating the transition from a private to a public company.
The case highlights how OVHcloud’s culture, organizational enhancements, and navigation of power dynamics enabled it to execute a successful IPO
Salmon Evolution, a Norwegian on-land salmon farming company, was established in 2017 with a vision of innovating in the industry to ensure sustainability. Trond Håkon Schaug-Pettersen, transitioning from CFO to CEO in January 2023, played a pivotal role in its capitalization journey from private placements to public markets.
Salmon Evolution, a Norwegian on-land salmon farming company, was established in 2017 with a vision of innovating in the industry to ensure sustainability. Trond Håkon Schaug-Pettersen, transitioning from CFO to CEO in January 2023, played a pivotal role in its capitalization journey from private placements to public markets.
The case study focuses on the strategic use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles by Salmon Evolution during its initial public offering (IPO) and subsequent growth phase.
The case study focuses on the strategic use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles by Salmon Evolution during its initial public offering (IPO) and subsequent growth phase.
The case focuses on Arianee – a France-based scale-up at the forefront of the blockchain digital economy. Founded in 2017 by four French serial entrepreneurs including Pierre-Nicolas Hurstel and Frédéric Montagnon, Arianee offers web3 solutions for brands, such as digital product passports and clienteling tools.
The case focuses on Arianee – a France-based scale-up at the forefront of the blockchain digital economy. Founded in 2017 by four French serial entrepreneurs including Pierre-Nicolas Hurstel and Frédéric Montagnon, Arianee offers web3 solutions for brands, such as digital product passports and clienteling tools.
In October 2022, the British artist Damien Hirst, renowned for defying the art establishment, brought his six-year project "The Currency" to an end. The project involved the creation of 10,000 “spot paintings”, each linked to a blockchain-based non-fungible token (NFT).
In October 2022, the British artist Damien Hirst, renowned for defying the art establishment, brought his six-year project "The Currency" to an end. The project involved the creation of 10,000 “spot paintings”, each linked to a blockchain-based non-fungible token (NFT).
This case is about the transformation of a luxury French fashion brand with the arrival of a remarkable creative director.
This case is about the transformation of a luxury French fashion brand with the arrival of a remarkable creative director.
The case explores the journey of Marek Claassen, a German art lover who transformed a passion for building databases for local art galleries into a commercial venture that ranks artists worldwide. Artfacts seeks to rank all artists as transparently as the facts allow.
The case explores the journey of Marek Claassen, a German art lover who transformed a passion for building databases for local art galleries into a commercial venture that ranks artists worldwide. Artfacts seeks to rank all artists as transparently as the facts allow.
The case describes how a luxury watchmaker asked a French blockchain start-up to provide digital authenticity certificates for its 225 models. Ulysse Nardin, a 175-year-old Swiss watch company owned by Kering, has decided to certify ownership of its watches with Bitcoin-seals technology powered by Woleet, a start-up founded in 2015 by Gilles Cadignan.
The case describes how a luxury watchmaker asked a French blockchain start-up to provide digital authenticity certificates for its 225 models. Ulysse Nardin, a 175-year-old Swiss watch company owned by Kering, has decided to certify ownership of its watches with Bitcoin-seals technology powered by Woleet, a start-up founded in 2015 by Gilles Cadignan.
For over 60 years, Bluebell, a major actor in the luxury B2B ecosystem, has been helping Western luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Davidoff, Moschino, Manolo Blahnik or Jimmy Choo enter key Asian markets.
For over 60 years, Bluebell, a major actor in the luxury B2B ecosystem, has been helping Western luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Davidoff, Moschino, Manolo Blahnik or Jimmy Choo enter key Asian markets.
This case illustrates the key role played by a local distributor in the luxury goods industry in the Middle East. By partnering with the Chalhoub Group, western firms have built a competitive advantage across the six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
This case illustrates the key role played by a local distributor in the luxury goods industry in the Middle East. By partnering with the Chalhoub Group, western firms have built a competitive advantage across the six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
The case investigates the role of creative directors in the luxury fashion industry. When in October 2015 Raf Simons quit Christian Dior, industry observers wondered why anyone would voluntarily walk away from such an esteemed fashion house, and who would replace him. Beneath the glamorous veneer, the luxury and fashion industry puts tremendous stress on creative directors.
The case investigates the role of creative directors in the luxury fashion industry. When in October 2015 Raf Simons quit Christian Dior, industry observers wondered why anyone would voluntarily walk away from such an esteemed fashion house, and who would replace him. Beneath the glamorous veneer, the luxury and fashion industry puts tremendous stress on creative directors.
This case shows 1) the strategic importance of talent management 2) the best practice of LVMH in this regard. It illustrates how LVMH extracts synergies across maisons (“houses”).
This case shows 1) the strategic importance of talent management 2) the best practice of LVMH in this regard. It illustrates how LVMH extracts synergies across maisons (“houses”).
Creativity, Economic Sociology, Fashion, Luxury, Market Dynamics, Mobility, Social Networks, Status, Style, Uncertainty, Watchmaking
